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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.06, 1,752.06 and 797.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.06, 1,752.06 and 797.70 is: 1,100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.06 : 1,752.06 = 797.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.06/1,752.06 = 797.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.06x = 1,752.06 × 797.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.06x = 1,397,618.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,618.26/1,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.43

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